Upcoming Shows
You Can't Take It With YouBy George S. Kaufman and Moss HartMay 1 – 17 2026, Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pmThe Stage at Rise Church 10445...
by Krista Garver - May 07, 2026
When I saw Portland Playhouse's 2025–2026 season announced, the show I was most irrationally excited about was THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL. I’m far from an expert on the SpongeBob SquarePants universe, but I've watched enough episodes to have completely fallen for the little yellow sponge in square pa...
by Krista Garver - May 07, 2026
You don't often get the chance to see DOCTOR FAUSTUS on stage. Christopher Marlowe's early 1600s masterwork is the ur-text of the Faustian bargain, the template for everything from the musical Damn Yankees to the Al Pacino-Keanu Reeves film The Devil's Advocate. And yet it rarely gets produced. Than...
by Krista Garver - May 04, 2026
Nearly 40 years after its Broadway premiere, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA continues to cast its spell. I saw proof of that everywhere at the packed Keller Auditorium, including a young girl clutching a teddy bear wearing a tiny Phantom mask. The now and future PHANTOM fandom is in excellent hands....
by Dawn Sellers - May 03, 2026
Hello Gorgeous! Lakewood Theatre brings the curtain down on its 73rd season in spectacular fashion with the heartfelt, funny, and moving musical comedy Funny Girl. What a way to say goodbye to a landmark season. Get tix https://lakewood-center.org/...
by Krista Garver - April 30, 2026
Confession time: I saw the original production of FAT HAM on Broadway, and I thought “meh.” Clearly, I just didn’t get it. Now, after seeing this stunning co-production between Portland Center Stage and Portland Playhouse, directed by Charles Grant, I finally understand....
by Krista Garver - April 29, 2026
Fertile Ground 2026 wrapped up last weekend, and on the whole, it was fantastic. I saw 17 shows, which included readings of plays by well-known local playwrights, new works by rising stars, and some fun genre-bending original performances. Here are my notes about the final set. If you missed my firs...
by Krista Garver - April 24, 2026
On my way to Shaking the Tree Theatre to see Tennessee Williams' THE GLASS MENAGERIE, I realized I had seen more comical adaptations of the play, ranging from gently ribbing to outright farcical, than actual productions of it....
by Krista Garver - April 20, 2026
What did our critic think of FERTILE GROUND 2026 - REVIEW ROUNDUP #2 at Various?...
by Dawn Sellers - April 17, 2026
If you love sitcoms, Hollywood nostalgia, and a good love story, Ladybug! Ladybug! is an absolute delight, and you still have a chance to catch it tonight!...
by Krista Garver - April 13, 2026
This year’s Fertile Ground Festival started last Friday. As in years past, I’ll be posting short reviews of everything I see. Here’s the first set....
Past Shows
The MousetrapBy Agatha ChristieThe world’s longest running play! Presented by Mask & Mirror Community TheatreFeb 27 – Mar 15 2026, Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pmThe Stage at...
Almost, MaineBy John CarianiA sweet and witty look at falling in and out of love.Jan 16 - Feb 7 2026, Fri 7:30pm, Sat 2:00pmTualatin United...
Mask & Mirror Community Theatre presentsHarveyby Mary ChaseDirected by Mark PutnamNov 7-23 2025, Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pmat The Stage at Rise Church10445 SW Canterbury Ln,...
SPECIAL EVENT - TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY!Sat August 23 2025 2:00 pm and 7:30 pmTualatin United Methodist Church, 20200 SW Martinazzi Ave, Tualatin OR(look for the...
In this plugged-in world of email, text-messaging and camera phones, do a bride and groom really need to be in the same country to go...
See How They RunBy Philip KingDirected by Rick HooverMay 2 – 18 2025, Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pmRise Church 10445 SW Canterbury Ln, Tigard, OR 97224The...
Pride and PrejudiceBy Kate HamillDirected by Kathleen Bean JonesFeb 28 – Mar 16 2025, Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pmThe Stage at Rise Church, 10445 SW Canterbury...
Fictionby Steven DietzDirected by Tony BroomJan 17-Feb 8 2025 Fri 7:30pm, Sat 3:00pmat Tualatin United Methodist Church 20200, SW Martinazzi Ave Tualatin ORWhen Linda is...
Spirit LevelBy Pam ValentineDirected by Stand YeendPerformances: Nov 1 – 17 2024, Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pmWhen famous crime writer Jack Cameron and his wife Susie...
Two married couples meet to discuss a scuffle between their sons and gradually degenerate into children themselves. Best Play winner of the 2009 Tony Awards.
The Odd Couple, Female VersionBy Neil SimonPerformances: Apr 26-May 12 2024, Fri,Sat 7:30 pm/Sun 2:30 pmLocation: The Stage at Rise Church 10445 SW Canterbury Ln,...
Inherit the WindBy Jerome Lawrence & Robert E. LeePerformances: Mar 1-17 2024, Fri,Sat 7:30 pm/Sun 2:30 pmLocation: Rise Church 10445 SW Canterbury Ln, Tigard, OR 97224Directed by...
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